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simple interest

interés simple

interest paid only on the original amount, found with I = Prt (principal × rate × time in years).

Example

$2,000 at 5% for 3 years earns 2000 \times 0.05 \times 3 = \$300.

In Spanish

interés simple — interés que se paga solo sobre la cantidad original; se calcula con I = Prt (capital × tasa × tiempo en años).

$2,000 al 5% durante 3 años generan 2000 \times 0.05 \times 3 = \$300.

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